Hydrogen infrastructure
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Busan, South Korea - the CTCN together with the Green Energy Institute (GEI), Korea, and in partnership with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), USA, have just concluded the first of a series of regional capacity building activities focusing on Green Hydrogen for energy system transformation.
As nations increasingly move towards net zero emission targets, the utilization of green hydrogen has gained traction due to its significant potential to decarbonize various sectors and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. -
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The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU) published a call for proposals, featuring 20 topics in view of developing research and demonstration in fuel cells and hydrogen, with a budget of €73.2 million available. The financial support will be divided between activities from different areas of research and innovation for each of the transport and energy pillars, as well as overarching and cross-cutting activities.
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The 22nd World Hydrogen Energy Conference (WHEC) will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from June 17 to 22, 2018.
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The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) assisted Brazil in the internationalization of the Brazilian Hydrogen Association in cooperation with the European Hydrogen Association (EHA). The final workshop “Global interaction and the use of natural resources for the hydrogen production” took place during the 22nd World Hydrogen Energy Conference (WHEC 2018)
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The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU) published a new call for proposals. €80.8 million are available for developing research and demonstration projects in the field of fuel cells and hydrogen (FCH) technologies.
Hydrogen Valley
Addressing the sectoral integration aspect through ‘Hydrogen Valleys’ is a priority for this year’s call.
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Hydrogen offers great potential to help green the energy sector and diversify the economy; however the technology’s development needs to be supported by tailored policies and closer collaboration between governments and industry to ensure everyone can benefit from it. This is a key conclusion of a new report y which is based on the outcomes of an International Expert Group Meeting.
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It is well documented that solar energy can be an effective means of cleaning contaminated water. This is because ultraviolet (UV) light destroys the formation of DNA linkages in microorganisms, thereby preventing them from reproducing and thus rendering them harmless.